CONNECT and CONNECT-PLUS: When registering online, you will have the option of purchasing Connect or Connect Plus. Should you require it, you may register and access Connect or Connect Plus for 3 weeks before paying for it. The electronic textbook is both searchable and printable.

FINANCIAL CALCULATOR: You will need a financial calculator of your own choosing. My recommendation is Texas Instruments BAII Plus or the professional version. The textbook is designed for use of either HP-10B or TI BA II Plus Financial Calculators. Either the TI or HP is fine with me. Most APPS for smart phones include some financial calculator functions, but few free APPS have all that are needed for bond analysis, IRR, and uneven cash flows. It is possible to purchase a BA II Plus App for $14.99 on iTunes.

EXAMINATION AND HOMEWORK WEIGHTS: There will be one midterm examination and one final. Each exam is worth 40% of the class. We will also have ten homework assignments that will constitute 20% of the points.

MIDTERM EXAM: The midterm for 351 is on Thursday, February 28, 2013. This exam covers material from Chapter 1-11 and lecture material. The midterm has 100 points possible.

CONNECT HOMEWORK: There are 9 CONNECT and 1 finance lab paper assignment for 10 homework assignments, each work 5 points, or 50 points. Thus, 20% of your grade is based on Connect Homework.

FINAL EXAM: The final for 351 on Thursday, May 15 at 10:00 to noon in our classroom. This exam covers primarily Chapters 12-21 and classroom material. The final has 100 points possible.

GRADES: Grades will be based on the total points earned on the midterm, final, homework manager, and attendance at special events. There are no "extra credit" points available. Typically, students who amass points at (or above) the median score will be considered for earning an A or A-. Those who are in the lower half will be considered for B+ and B, however, it is possible to earn much lower grades for those who do not demonstrate an understanding of the key objectives of corporate finance. Scores will be posted on Desire2Learn at: http://d2l.uwm.edu/.